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Chapter 108 New Leeds

Metz Fursarico's position in the team was solved very well. With Connori's initiative to let the virtuous be the first, the others were relatively balanced. After all, the strength of the Croatians was there, and everyone knew very well that it was only a matter of time for Metz to take the lead. Since the final result was the same, Connori himself didn't care. Then the earlier the team's overall strength would be stronger, the better.

On the evening of January 23, when Leeds United appeared at the White Hart Lane Stadium in London, the stadium was already full. The stands that could accommodate 36,200 people squeezed in 36,310 people. The entire stadium was like an active volcano, and the atmosphere at the home court was so strong that it made the timids frightened.

Tottenham Hotspur has become stronger and stronger after experiencing Redknapp and "young coach" Boas, and they have even gradually gained the strength to attack the championship.

This season, after the 21 rounds of the English Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur ranked fourth with 13 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses, with 44 points, only less points than Arsenal, Leeds United and defending champion Manchester City, and even put the "Red Devils" Manchester United under his command by 2 points.

But "Old Sir" has done a lot of things to do after the attack. The league schedule is just half over, and no one knows what the final result is.

What's more, after Manchester United lost to Leeds United away, they have recently won three consecutive victories. The momentum of courage and diligence is very fierce. The most important thing is that the "Red Devils" have really completed the running-in. After Brazilian midfielder Ganso integrated into the team, Manchester United's attack power has finally been reflected. After the problem of insufficient creativity in the midfield that has troubled the team for a long time is solved, the "Red Devils" with stars such as Van Persie, Rooney, Franny, Vidic, Hernandez, Fletcher, Evra, and you, Valencia, Ashley Young, Ferdinand, and other stars will also become even more crazy.

However, the highlight of this round of the league is Tottenham Hotspur’s home game against Leeds United.

Boas was not discouraged after the failure of the "Blue Army". After Tottenham Hotspur restarted, he also brought many spiritual toughness to the team and made frequent moves in the transfer market.

During the summer transfer, Boas used £13.5 million to force Jagilka from Everton to strengthen the team's defense. He bought Argentine international midfielder Jose Sosa replaced Modric's open position, and even bought Amolenko from Dynamo Kiev to strengthen the team's offense. In addition, the team's original Bale, Hodelstone, Sandro, Glen Johnson, Christian Ansaldi, Ridley King and others, Tottenham Hotspurs already has a bit of a giant All-Star lineup, and its overall strength is obviously better than Leeds United.

Of course, no matter how many good cards Boas holds, he can only send eleven people to the field. In this game, Boas sent Yamolenko and Colombian young player James Rodriguez on the front line. The two of them were one in front and one behind, one taller and one strong and one flexible. It can be said that the most perfect combination in Boas's hands. They can definitely play countless cooperation.

The midfield combination is Bale, Hodelstone, Sandro, Jose Sosa. This is also the skill that the "little madman" Boas learned from his senior brother Mourinho. He used a tough and technical midfield combination to fight against a strong opponent, so that he would definitely seize many opportunities.

On the back line, Ansaldi, Jin, Jagirka, Glen Johnson lined up from left to right, with height, skill, hardness and stability, and they were sufficiently stable, plus their Brazilian goalkeeper Gomez Tottenham Hotspur armed themselves from beginning to end.

In the home team's locker room, Boas showed a confident smile when he looked at his team's starting lineup. The value of this lineup was enough to kill the "Young Guards". Bale's net worth would reach at least 60 million pounds. After a whole lineup, the price would be at least 200 million.

When he thought of such a luxurious lineup, Boas felt pride naturally and was excited to start mobilizing his players before the war.

"You guys, you all know how outstanding our opponents have performed this season! To be honest, I was very surprised that a team of newly promoted teams can play to this level! It is true that some of their players are very good. Like Shaq, Tevez, Jonny Hausen, Ben Parker, and the Plums and Fursarico they just bought, they are all great! But I believe you are better than them. They are just a flash in the pan. We Tottenham are truly powerful!"

"After we gave up the League Cup, some voices said that we were defeated by Leeds United. Haha... I think this argument is really ridiculous. We didn't make any effort in that game because our goal is always the league championship! Now we are 10 points away from Arsenal, the top ranking, but do you think we really have no chance? No, Arsenal's fatigue period is coming, they will become more and more tired, and we have the opportunity to catch up! But, we must keep winning from today's game! After winning Leeds United, we are just 7 points away from Arsenal. Next we just have to wait for them to make mistakes! So... Whether it is for our own reputation or for the team to continue to compete for the league championship, today's game... we must win! How about it, boys, do you have confidence??"

"have!"

“We have confidence!”

Compared with Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur is actually more like a "youth guard". In addition to the two centre-backs and goalkeepers of Jagilka, King, and Gomez, the oldest in this team is Glenn Johnson, who is 28 years old. In the two positions of the centre-back and goalkeeper, the players will not enter the golden period until they are around 30 years old. So now this Tottenham Hotspur team is really nearly perfect in terms of staffing.

With leading figures like Bale, newcomers with great potential like James Rodriguez, and experienced veterans, the "Little Madman" Boas has indeed built a team with the ability to win the championship. Their strength is indeed above Leeds United.

However, in football games, the accidental component is really very large. The victory or defeat of a game is composed of multiple factors. The tactics of the two teams, the arrangement of the head coach, the performance of key players, and even the illusory luck can all determine the victory or defeat of a game.

Amid the singing of Tottenham fans in the White Hart Lane Stadium, the highlight of the 22nd round of the English Premier League finally sounded the horn at 19:45 local time in London...

At the beginning of the game, Tottenham Hotspur, who was playing at home, took the lead and quickly passed the ball to the rear for control. Even Yamolenko beat Dawson's header, almost giving James Rodriguez a chance to shoot near him. Fortunately, Red intercepted in time to prevent Tottenham Hotspur's attack.

The home team's offense failed, causing a sigh to sound from White Hart Lane Stadium, and then it immediately turned into a harsh boo... Leeds United began to control the ball.

The "Young Guards" this season, according to the tactical concept of head coach Simon Grayson, both full-backs must participate in the ball control. Both central defenders Dawson and Red will not be idle either. In addition, Glenn Willan, Whitehead, two midfielders, Jonny Hausen, and Bentley, are all passing around Zach Thompson.

Other teams actually understand Leeds United's tactics. No matter how the ball is passed, it will eventually be sent to "Shaq", but they just can't limit Zach Thompson, the core figure of Leeds United.

It’s not just because Zach Thompson’s personal abilities are outstanding, but the key is that Simon Grayson has used “Shack” to the limit. He maximized the biggest advantage of Zach Thompson… Run!

"Shack" is really famous for running now. This season, Zach Thompson runs an average of 12.8 kilometers per game. Although this distance is already amazing, if you count his range of activities, his activity is really surprising. Basically, the distance between ten meters is shortened along the entire stadium, and then Zach Thompson can be seen anytime and anywhere in this range similar to a small stadium.

So even if other teams want to limit Zach Thompson's performance, they can't find someone who can keep up with each other to defend. Once the area defense is adopted, Zach Thompson will withdraw to help his team's defense. From time to time, a perfect pass is even more difficult to defend. How to limit Leeds United's "Shake" has become the most troublesome problem for every opponent in the game against Leeds United.

This time...it's Boas' turn!

Leeds United sent the ball to the right and was controlled by Metz Fursarico. After Metz and the goalkeeper came over, they dribbled the ball and ran forward a few steps. Bale immediately left Bentley and came to defend, but he didn't expect that the Pete had no intention of breaking through at all. It was just to attract him. The Croatian right-back who had just transferred to Leeds United was very grateful that he had just got the starting opportunity, and now it was not the time for him to "wave".

"Bang!"

The Plum gave the ball to Bentley on the right. After Bentley kicked the ball to Teves in front, the "Beast" immediately passed the ball back to Zach Thompson in the middle.

Zach Thompson turned around and returned the ball to Whitehead behind him. Then, after running across the entire center circle, the ball was sent back to his feet by Whitehead. Next is the time for Leeds United's left offensive system "Leeds Three Musketeers" to play.

Zach Thompson first gave the ball to Ben Parker. After thinking about running a few steps in the left front, Ben Parker's ball came over again. The two teamed up to easily play Sandro and Jose Sosa.

"Bang!"

After Zach Thompson got the ball again, he quickly passed the ball, but this time the person who received the ball became Leeds captain Jonny Hausen.

The moment Jonny Hausen on the left received the ball, he dunked the ball back to his right front with his left foot. Glenn Johnson in front of him did not react at all. When he wanted to completely stop Captain Leeds, he could no longer do it, so he could only block him and run around.

Captain Leeds dribbled the ball horizontally and ran a few steps, Ben Parker behind him had already rushed up, and Zach Thompson and Tevez also penetrated from the middle to Tottenham Hotspur's penalty area.

It seems that Jonny Hausen's pass only has these two options. He and Zach Thompson, Tevez, Ben Parker also completely attracted Tottenham Hotspur's attention, but at this moment, Jonny Hausen suddenly pushed the ball horizontally to the front of the Tottenham's penalty area on the right.

"Bang!"

A Leeds player wearing a black away jersey rushed up, controlled the ball with his foot, and broke into Tottenham's penalty area... Bentley!

At this moment, Ansaldi and Ridley King rushed forward, and wanted to create some pressure on Bentley. Goalkeeper Gomez also moved towards this side, and he had to close the angle.

Look at the speed of Tottenham Hotspur’s two defenders, if Bentley stops, they will be blocked by them. If he dribbles forward, he will reach the small penalty area. Gomez’s blocking will cause Bentley to lose the angle of the shooting.

The only option left for Bentley is...shot!

"Bang!"

Bentley, who was running, swung his right leg and pulled his right foot directly to the lower right of the ball!

"Swoosh!"

The ball flew up, first deviating to the left in the air, then drew a big arc to the right, and then bypassed Gomez, and flew into the far corner neatly...

The ball......The ball entered!?

In an instant, the White Lu Lane Stadium seemed to be suddenly choked, and all the sounds were gone! (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!
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